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However, there's now more good news as the US technology giant now says users will be able to continue to get updates for Windows 7 for even longer.

In a recent post on their website, Microsoft confirmed: "As previously announced, Windows 7 extended support is ending January 14, 2020. While many of you are already well on your way in deploying Windows 10, we understand that everyone is at a different point in the upgrade process.

"With that in mind, today we are announcing that we will offer Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) through January 2023."

Many will be pleased to hear this news but there is a catch.

Those wanting to get support for Windows 7 past the 2020 deadline will have to pay for the privilege.

"The Windows 7 ESU will be sold on a per-device basis and the price will increase each year," Microsoft explained.

The Windows 7 ESUs will be available to all Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Enterprise customers in Volume Licensing, with a discount to customers with Windows software assurance, Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 10 Education subscriptions.